Planet kind, heavy duty
Challenge
100 Billion bags are used and thrown away in America each year, piling up in landfills, clogging waterways and endangering wildlife.
The existing eco category is full of bags which break and aren’t up to the job.
HoldOn was created to find a better way without compromising on quality; heavy duty, plant-based, 100% home compostable bags that break down in weeks, not centuries.
How do you create a brand that balances cutting edge eco-credentials with the comforting reassurance of the traditional big players?
Solution
A broad swathe of modern consumers want to feel like they can be part of the solution to the eco crisis, without wanting to compromise on the quality of the products they use.
HoldOn needed to look and feel like a brand on a mission to make a difference.
We utilised the bold visual codes of protest movements, placing HoldOn’s empowering tone of voice at the heart of the identity.
This is balanced by moments of visual wit; the trash bag ‘O’, disappearing typography and a playful pattern, to create a system with strength but also a smile.
Skillset
Strategy
Identity
Brand Design
Packaging
Copywriting
Film & Motion
Impact
Growth
+75%
Month over month growth of +75% since launch.
Sales
72 hours
Sell out of launch inventory within 72 hours.
Influence
95%
95% of customers buying 2 or more items - proving HoldOn is filling a void across multiple categories.
“Collaborating with Derek & Eric was one of the best parts about bringing the HoldOn brand to life. We wanted to achieve something that was different, that cut through the noise on shelf, but that also resonated with the consumer in a more emotional way.
All the work Derek & Eric did to build our brand identity was exactly that. Because of this work, we were able to launch fast & furiously and build a relationship with our customers that had a much deeper meaning. Plus, working with them is just a delight. They are fast, communicative, and uber creative with deep expertise in all things branding. I couldn't recommend them more highly!”
Sheeva Hope Sairafi
President - HoldOn Bags
Recognition
Partners
Client: Green Park Brands
Strategy: Silas Amos
Copywriting: Peter Arbores
Production: The London Artworking Co.
Project Management: Shiran Shaya
Awards
Press
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